Triathlon Coaching with TOWER 26- Be Race Ready Podcast

Triathlon Swimming with TOWER 26 was created by Triathlon's go-to swim expert coach, Gerry Rodrigues, and USAT Certified Coach/Professional Triathlete, Jim Lubinski. These podcasts will help triathletes get the most return out of their swim preparation by covering all the essential topics and ingredients that are necessary to make triathletes better and safer swimmers. Through Gerry's countless years of coaching thousands of triathletes and Jim's racing/training/coaching experience, the two will take on all topics relevant to triathlon swimming.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

Gerry and Jim begin the discussion on the second aspect of the swim technique phase of training, alignment. They discuss what happens when a swimmer becomes misaligned and why this is detrimental to performance.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

Coach Gerry goes in depth into how to achieve great posture/tautness in swimming step by step with the progression and focal points each swimmer must stress in order to get the most out of their swim and make optimal gains.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

Gerry and Jim discuss several topics on this episode including the Good wolf versus the BAD wolf, working recovery into swim training, and how to get through those workouts that are not going so great.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

Jim and Gerry welcome Nutritionist and Author of Turn Up the Heat, Dr. Phil Goglia to the show to talk about the specific needs of the athlete and how the individual athlete MUST approach nutrition in order to get the most out of performance.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

Gerry and Jim discuss the 4 types of swimmers, differentiate each, and explain why and how each is individualized in it's specific approach. Following the right program for the correct type of swimmer is paramount to the triathlete's success. Here's why.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

Jim and Gerry discuss all of the elements a triathlete MUST practice in training in order to be best prepared for their open water swim races. Sighting, deck-ups, drafting, pace line, race take out speed, close quarter swimming, etc.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

Jim and Gerry welcome Triathlon Coach and Founder of PurplePatch Fitness Matt Dixon. Matt shares his growth in the sport as one of the most successful coaches in the sport. Matt goes on to share his coaching philosophies for swimmers regarding technique, schedule, progressions, etc.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com

Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.

Gerry and Jom introduce Phase 4 of the swim season, Open Water Skill Building. This phase is very important in the progression of a triathlete because of the performance gains and familiarity it provides the triathlete. The details of the phase are described here.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com

Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.

Jim and Gerry first discuss Gerry's list of swim technique DON'Ts as found on the Tower 26 Blog. Then they go on to discuss the in's and out's of the Swim Tempo Trainer and how to properly use this vital tool in training to help with cadence, pacing, speed, etc.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com

Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.

Gerry and Jim discuss the Tower 26 Project Athletes and their individual progression. Next, they get into a discussion about smart watches and how they can help/hinder the athlete in the water. Finishing up with an Oceanside 70.3 recap.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com

Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com

Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.

Gerry and Jim first discuss proper head position in swimming and how to achieve that position within the swim stroke. After a detailed description of head position, they go into the different effort levels in swimming. Why is it important to train at different efforts i.e. 60%, 70%, 80%,90%? That question is answered on this episode.

After the topics of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com

Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com

Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.

Gerry and Jim break down the myth of Early Vertical Forearm and why it might not be the best choice for triathlete swimmers. After that discussion a bit more information is given about the Tower 26 Subscription Plan, www.obstri.com/tower26

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com

Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.

Gerry and Jim 1st speak to 2017 Tower 26 Project Athlete Christelle Balestra. Then they go on to explain the Tower 26 Subscription Service and answer some commonly asked questions about the subscription plan.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com

Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.

Gerry and Jim bring everyone up to speed on the progress of the 2017 Tower 26 Project Members, then get into how and why we structure swim workouts the way we do at this point in the season. Gerry goes on to discuss the NEW Tower 26 Subscription Plan and when the launch will be.

After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com

Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.

After the chat, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.

Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com

Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.